About this role
About the Role The Internal Audit Senior Manager, Americas leads internal audit initiatives across the Americas for Novartis. The role ensures risk-based assurance and compliance with internal controls, policies, and external requirements to protect assets and enhance business performance. What You'll Do
- Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit engagements across the Americas region.
- Develop risk-based audit plans, perform scoping, fieldwork, issue identification, and root-cause analysis.
- Communicate findings to senior management and governance committees; track remediation.
- Collaborate with business functions to implement improvements and strengthen internal controls.
- Mentor junior audit staff and coordinate with Global Audit & Compliance. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; professional certification (CIA, CPA, CA) preferred.
- 8+ years of internal audit or equivalent experience; Big Four background desirable.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel within the Americas as needed; fluency in English; Spanish preferred. Nice to Have
- Additional qualifications: CPA/CPA, CIA, ACCA; experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry. Compensation & Benefits
- Not disclosed in the posting.